US Bridges

State Route 132 over San Joaquin River

Fair

Stanislaus County, California · 10-STA-132-R2.43 · Structure no. 38 0045

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,500 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,950
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 132 over San Joaquin River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 132 over San Joaquin River in Stanislaus County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,482 by 2042. The structure is 1,500 ft (457.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesState Route 132
CrossesSan Joaquin River
Location10-STA-132-R2.43
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates37.64115, -121.22947
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,500 ft (457.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,950 (2015)
Projected traffic18,482 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 132 over San Joaquin River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 132 over San Joaquin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 132 over San Joaquin River carry?

About 13,950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 132 over San Joaquin River?

The structure is 1,500 ft (457.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 132 over San Joaquin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.